Company of One with Dale Callahan
You’re a high-achieving professional—maybe in tech, engineering, or leadership—but your career feels stalled. You’re paid well, but it’s not enough. You want more: more purpose, more income, more control over your life.Company of One is a podcast for professionals who want to grow their income, make strategic career moves, or even build something on the side. Hosted by Dr. Dale Callahan—engineer, entrepreneur, and director of a top-ranked graduate program—this show gives you real strategies to take ownership of your future.Whether you’re climbing the ladder or considering stepping off it to build your own thing, this is your place to get unstuck and take action.
Company of One with Dale Callahan
7 Things I See From Consultants Who Actually Make Money #239
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Most people think consulting starts with a website, a niche, or a big plan.
It doesn’t.
I’ve seen engineers and professionals quietly making $50K… $100K… sometimes more… without any of that.
No brand.
No audience.
No funnels.
Just a different way of operating.
In this episode, I walk through 7 things I consistently see from people who actually get paid to consult — based on real situations, not theory.
If you’ve ever thought:
- “I could do this… but I don’t know where to start”
- “I have experience, but no clear path”
- “I don’t want to ‘sell’ or promote myself”
This will change how you think about consulting.
What you’ll hear:
- Why waiting to be asked keeps you stuck
- The real starting point (it’s not your skills)
- How small conversations turn into paid work
- Why most people stay in “free mode” too long
- The simplest move you can make this week to get started
Simple challenge:
Reach out to one person this week and ask:
“What’s the hardest thing on your plate right now?”
Don’t pitch. Just listen.
That’s where consulting starts.
If you’re ready to take this further, I help people turn this into a clear 30/60/90-day plan.
Start here👇
This is Company of One.
Helping professionals stop drifting and take ownership of their work, income, and future.
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Dale Callahan, Ph.D., P.E.
Director of Engineering Management @ UAB